James Gengel

James Gengel

Assistant Food Service Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner of Gaia Greens Farm

  • Education

    • Hinsdale Central

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      High School
    • Madison Area Technical College

      2001 - 2003
      Hospitality Administration/Management
  • Experience

    • College Park Communities

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2003
      Assistant Food Service Director
    • Potbelly Sandwich Works

      Mar 2003 - Dec 2008
      General Manager
    • Catering By James & Company

      Jan 2008 - Apr 2023
      Owner

      Its time to get creative! Let's build a fantastic menu together & have a Great Party

    • Quiznos

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      Company Owner
    • Portillo's

      Jan 2011 - May 2012
      Manager
    • Ala Carte Entertainment

      May 2012 - Oct 2014
      General Manager
    • Nick & Sam's

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
      Sous Chef
    • Legends

      Mar 2017 - Oct 2021
      Chef

      Executive chef for the Hollywood Casino amphitheatre in Tinley Park Illinois

    • Legends

      Feb 2022 - Oct 2022
      District Chef
    • Levy Restaurants

      Mar 2023 - Dec 2024
      Account Specialist

      My home base will be The Ravinia amphitheater in Highland Park IL for the summer

    • Gaia Greens Farm

      Dec 2024 - now
      Business Owner
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Food Service Sanitation